About this property
The Clarke–Palmore House, also known as Clarke Home, was built as a brick farmhouse in 1819 and expanded in 1855. Its first floor level, built in 1819, is described as being American bond brickwork of 3 to 5 stretcher courses between each header course. Its upper level, built in 1855, is of American bond with 6 to 7 stretcher courses between each header course. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The house and pumphouse on its property are "a reminder of Henrico County's agricultural past." They are owned by Henrico County and open to the public for events and by appointment as a 1930s period farmhouse.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04000576. It was listed on June 1, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Clarke-Palmore House listed on the National Register?
Clarke-Palmore House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Clarke-Palmore House?
Clarke-Palmore House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Clarke-Palmore House?
The period of significance for Clarke-Palmore House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1819.
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